Before Twitter and Facebook,etc guys like Blitz and Lift and Shoe and the Hawkman were how I got my scores and scouting reports. Felt like the site was more hands on. i can recall "reporters" from Pasportsfever or Pasportswire publishing interviews with coaches and players. weekly poll questions.
I also remember the "board" having much more respect for the area high school players. I don't remember anyone saying a 15,16,17,or 18 year old kid "sucked".